Wayne E. Shipp, 53, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend went on wings of angels to be with our Lord, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends, September 26, 2015.
Funeral services for Wayne will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, Montana with Pastor Scott Hedegaard officiating, burial will follow at the Shipp Ranch north of Glasgow. Family will receive friends 6:00 p.m. ““ 7:00 p.m., with a Wake to follow at 7:00 p.m. September 29, 2015 at Bell Mortuary. Memorial may be made to the Wayne Shipp Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be sent to bellmortuarymontana.com.
Wayne was born January 2, 1962 in Glasgow to Lloyd and Theresa (DeBray) Shipp. He attended Glasgow Schools and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1980. He married his soulmate, Lori Orahood, on July 19, 1986 in Malta, Montana. The couple was blessed with four children; Wyatt, Joe, Erika and Della. Erika Married Cody Hanson July 26, 2014 and the most recent addition to his family, the one that made his eyes light up, is his granddaughter, Chloe.
Wayne a life-long rancher north of Glasgow was very active in the Glasgow Community; he loved to help others, he was enthusiastic about 4-H, high school wrestling, photography, learning to play the banjo, and was an avid athlete. He was an inspiration to many with his encouragement to others through his actions and beliefs. He participated in the Spartan Race six weeks after having major surgery following his cancer diagnosis. He participated several times in the “Longest Dam Race”; most recently running a 10K and biking 10 miles. All of the people at “Just For Kicks” held a very special place in Wayne’s Heart.
Wayne was a member of Valley County Farm Bureau and the Montana Farm Bureau Federation where he held several offices. Wayne was a brand inspector for several years and he went on to graduate from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy to become a district livestock investigator. He received the Governor’s Award for his investigative work. Most recently he retired from the Valley County Sherriff’s Department where he was a deputy and member of the SWAT Team. Upon retirement he received the Daniel R. Taylor Sherriff’s Star Award.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Lori Shipp; children, Wyatt, Joe, Erika (Cody) Hanson and Della; granddaughter, Chloe Hanson; mother, Theresa Shipp; siblings, Jaylein (Lester) Nickles, Patty (Dan) Geer, Doyle (Coleen) Shipp, and Rosalie (Greg) Spinler; numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.
He is preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Shipp; paternal-grandparents, George and Betsy Shipp; and maternal-grandparents Leo and Pauline DeBray.
“Rock On!”
Dani Jones says
I’m beyond blessed to have called you a friend. Thank you for being a wonderful co-worker and encouraging friend over the past years. It was a pleasure to have worked with you. I’ll hold your family in my thoughts and prayers!
Rock On!!
Dani Jones
Helena MT
Jamie Ulrich says
A true inspiration to us all. God Bless.
Donna/Gary Dascher says
Gonna miss you checking up on us while camping. Every time I see a Sheriff’s vehicle go by, I think of you.
A good soul he was. He will be well received in Heaven.
Noreen Hohman says
Prayers to Lori and children, I will always have fond memories of bowling league. Noreen Hohman
Mark Langen says
I’m very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. I remember Wayne from high school and although I didn’t know him well, I remember him as being a nice guy. After high school I left Glasgow and lost touch with most of my fellow classmates, including Wayne. However, I have maintained a Facebook friendship with Wayne for a number of years now, and was grieved to hear of his diagnoses. I found Wayne’s posts to be very inspirational his posts about life and family, about fishing and riding, about his outlook on the future. I’m sure he was a very special presence in your lives and I ask that you please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Debra Bruce says
Our condolences to all of you. Wayne was my husband Lou Bruce’s cousin. We were so sorry to hear of his passing.
Peggy Sorensen says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Wayne.
Darcia Larsen says
So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Jaylien. My prayers go out to you, your Mom and his loveing family. God Bless you and comfort you though this difficult time.
Angela Austin says
I am so sorry to hear of this loss. He was a very courageous man, and I’m so sad for his family.
Chad Robinson says
I only met you a couple of times but I know you were a great man, father, and husband. Rest in peace.